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Miami’s Best Kept Secret … Deering Bay
Curious about Deering Bay? This weekend, come explore all this exclusive gated community has to offer. 16 homes will be open for you to view. This is truly one of Miami's best kept secrets ... water views, an 18 hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course, tennis courts, restaurants, marinas ... all at your doorstep. Don't miss this rare opportunity to check it out. The Restivo Hechtman Team will be at unit 204 in Siena from 1-4 PM and we hope to see you there!
Coconut Grove’s Bohemian Allure and Artsy Vibe
Coconut Grove (originally Miami's bohemian art hub, luring the free-spirited and artistically inclined) has a rich history and artsy-vibe. Capturing on canvas the essence of the Grove, sidewalks were dotted with easels ... with artisans displaying their wares. Potters set up...
Investor’s Visa /Green Card Opportunites: Miami Real Estate for International Investors
Green Card/ Investor's Visa Opportunities in Florida: It's a lengthy process... Investment opportunities which may allow an investor to qualify for a Green Card / Investor's Visa vary from county to county in Florida, offering investment options from shopping centers or hospitals, to film...
Columbus Day Regatta in Miami This Weekend
Columbus Day Regatta has been a huge local event for many years. This year, the festivities continue the weekend of October 10-12, with the race starting at 10 am on Saturday the 11th. This year's crest for the regatta flags was created by Astrid Dalins, and captures the history and meaning of...
Coconut Grove Cottage Featured in Redbook: For Sale $295,000 “Hummingbird Cottage” on 3674 Loquat Ave
3674 LOQUAT AVENUE ... "Hummingbird Cottage" in COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA ... FOR SALE $295,000 ORIGINAL GROVE "HUMMINGBIRD COTTAGE": ONE OF SEVEN COTTAGES OFF of the MAIN HOUSE (the door of which is FEATURED BELOW). ARTSY VIBE WITH GROVE FEEL & CHARM. COLORFUL OUTDOOR BAR IN THE...
A SECRET to BUYING A HOUSE ! The Art of Buying Property in Miami
THERE IS A SECRET TO BUYING A HOUSE: BOTH a SECRET SCIENCE ...and... an ABSOLUTE ART to NEGOTIATING your PURCHASE! Why does one house get a slew of offers, and another sit idly? Perceived value! One Miami listing just got eight offers on it, in a matter of just a few weeks (after a handful...
Pinecrest Home Sales… LESS inventory and MORE sales in 2009!
Home sales have increased in Pinecrest from the start of 2009, slowly. Looking back from January until now, the number of single family homes for sale dropped, while the number of homes that sold increased. There is no question but that more homes sell in the spring than in the winter... as...
Buying Real Estate in Miami? STICKER SHOCK for out-of-town Buyers!
Out-of-town buyers come to Miami with high expectations. Miami delivers wholeheartedly on many levels (and then again some!)... but we fall short in certain areas. Near the top of that list is our lack of basements ...which can sever the indoor space in half... necessitating additional...
Making an Offer on a House … What Buyers Should Know
What exactly is an offer? An offer is a knock at the door by an interested buyer, saying they like the house and they want to talk: The precursor to a conversation. That conversation may be quick, or lengthy. How close the offer is to the asking price and how close the seller's counter...
Big Season for Avocados and Mangos in Miami!
Our Mango and Avocado trees were FULL this year. Seems like everyone in Miami had a bumper crop this summer. So many people 'top' their mango and avocado trees annually to keep the fruit within reach. How the fruit grows, once those trees are topped, is beyond me. Each time we've done it,...
Coral Gables Real Estate Drops 23.8%
Inventory is dropping! The number of homes for sale in Coral Gables (priced over $700,000) dropped 23.8% over the past 6 months (February to August 2009). If you are considering selling your house, this might be the right time. Currently 311 homes in the Gables are listed for sale at...
Miami Hurricanes Rank in Top 10!
After two straight wins against ranked ACC opponents, Miami is ranked number 9 in the Associated Press Poll. The last time they were ranked in the Top 10 was in 2005. The team beat rival Florida State 38-34 in the season opener and won 33-17 Georgia Tech in the first home game of the season. The...
Miami’s SHORT SALES: What Makes Them So ATTRACTIVE? What is a”SHORT SALE”?
Are you getting the deal of a lifetime buying a SHORT SALE? The idea of a short sale whispers "Oh... Yes!" to many of us. But is it? Don't confuse a short sale with a quick sale. It's usually not speedy. In fact, it can often be a rather lengthy process, taking months to process. So,...
Making An Offer On A House … Back to Basics
In Florida, an offer to purchase a home should be in writing and should be accompanied by a good faith deposit. Negotiating a contract varies from one country to another ... and even between states. Verbal offers in Florida are non-binding, and ineffective. Contract terms should be specific,...
Investire a Miami e’ l’ordine del giorno!
MiamiRealEstateCafe.com: "L’investimento che piu’ di tutti da un importanza esponenziale negli ultimi anni è senza dubbio l’immobiliare!" "Investire all’ estero e’ sempre stato un “pallino” degli europei. La Florida unisce interessanti proprietà immobiliari e vincoli di compra/vendita molto...
Miami Real Estate – Mold and Mildew
We should have invested in a pressure cleaner sooner! It makes everything seem 'NEW'. We went a bit crazy with it, feeding the hose through a window to clean the shower... a bit over the top, I know. I must say that it spiffed up the patio and pool deck in a heartbeat. We're enjoying being...
